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Thursday, March 18, 2010 ...you don't need THAT...
H ere's an excerpt from WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL by Donald Maass, p. 14, ![]() Over the years I have also noticed THAT first novels tend to feel small.
There is a superfluous 'that' in the sentence and you don't need THAT. See for yourself. ![]() Over the years I have also noticed first novels tend to feel small.
If you find it awkward without THAT, give it time. You'll come around. Posted 2010/03/18 at 18h26ET in Don't Need THAT. |
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